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Forward Zelenskyy, ‘modern-day Maccabee,’ invokes candle-lit Christmas in speech to Congress 22 Dec 2022
In a poignant address to the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Jewish leader, invoked themes of resilience reminiscent of the Hanukka...
22 Dec 2022
Forward The Bible’s best and brightest nepo babies 20 Dec 2022
The concept of 'nepotism babies'—children who benefit from the fame or success of their parents—is explored humorously through a biblical lens by PJ Grisar. ...
20 Dec 2022
Forward Jon Stewart is right about how to fight antisemitism — and should maybe be our 'spokesjew' 16 Nov 2022
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent antisemitism scandals and humorously referred to himself as the "s...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle got one thing right in his already infamous SNL monologue 13 Nov 2022
In his recent Saturday Night Live monologue, Dave Chappelle offered a piece of advice to Kanye West, stating that you should never say the words "the" and "J...
13 Nov 2022
Forward Doug Mastriano serenaded with 'Fiddler on the Roof' parody 7 Nov 2022
At a rally for the Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, accused of antisemitism, a parody of 'If I Were a Rich Man' from the musical Fiddler ...
7 Nov 2022
Forward Israel's 2023 Oscar entry already feels like it's from another planet 3 Nov 2022
"Cinema Sabaya," Israel's entry for the 2023 Oscars, examines the potential for cultural exchange and understanding among Jewish and Arab women through a fil...
3 Nov 2022
Forward Has Leonard Cohen’s most Jewish song become a ‘Hallelujah’ for darker times? 26 Oct 2022
Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker" has emerged as a powerful anthem for unsettling times, resonating in various media for its dark, introspective tone...
26 Oct 2022
Forward How Columbus brought America its first Jew 10 Oct 2022
Luis de Torres, the first Jew in the Americas, accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyage as a translator in the hopes of encountering descendants of the...
10 Oct 2022
Forward In 'Leopoldstadt,' Tom Stoppard shows that there's a difference between a Jew of culture and a cultural Jew 3 Oct 2022
Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" explores themes of assimilation, Jewish identity, and cultural alienation through the story of a Jewish family in Vienna f...
3 Oct 2022
Forward Is William Shatner’s ‘Life of Awe’ the memoir we need now? 2 Oct 2022
William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences. Shatner explo...
2 Oct 2022